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USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7)

N32205-18-R-4100

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0112

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:Various

TITLE: CABLE DRUM MACHINERY SPACES PRESERVATION

QUESTION:

1.

Please confirm that the provided surface area of 4500 sq.ft. (3.2) is the total work area for the item. Is this the area for both spaces or for each space?

2.

Paragraph 1.1 directs contractor to preserve the forward and aft cable machinery rooms. Paragraph 7.1 provides additional direction for both spaces. However, paragraphs 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9 etc. only address only the FWD cable drum machinery room as listed in 3.1.1. Is only the forward space to be preserved or is this a misprint?

3.

Paragraph 7.1.8 directs contractor to remove the existing deck covering. Please identify the type of existing covering, i.e. epoxy paint, heavy non-skid, rubber underlayment, concrete, tile etc.

4.

Paragraph 7.1.8 also says “including cove base material.” Please identify this material as well.

ANSWER:

1. Surface area provided in paragraph 3.2 is approximate area for both spaces listed in 3.2

2. Paragraphs 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9 should read for spaces listed in 3.1 not 3.1.1. Both forward and aft cable machinery spaces are to be preserved.

3. Existing deck is epoxy paint.

4. Cove base is also paint.

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